Click through to see how many cases of the flu were reported in each Conn. county from

Aug. 27, 2017, to Feb. 24, 2018...

Source: Connecticut Department of Health

Click through to see how many cases of the flu were reported in each Conn. county from

Aug. 27, 2017, to Feb. 24, 2018...

Source: Connecticut Department of Health

Photo: Daniel Acker

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Fairfield County

2,158 cases of the flu from August 2017 to February 2018 Source: Connecticut Department of Health

Fairfield County

2,158 cases of the flu from August 2017 to February 2018
Source: Connecticut Department of Health

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New Haven County

2,160 cases of the flu from August 2017 to January 2018 Source: Connecticut Department of Health

New Haven County

2,160 cases of the flu from August 2017 to January 2018
Source: Connecticut Department of Health

Photo: Getty Images

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Litchfied County

212 cases of the flu from August 2017 to January 2018 Source: Connecticut Department of Health

Litchfied County

212 cases of the flu from August 2017 to January 2018
Source: Connecticut Department of Health

Photo: Getty Images /Cultura Exclusive

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Hartford County

1,133 cases of the flu from August 2017 to February 2018 Source: Connecticut Department of Health

Hartford County

1,133 cases of the flu from August 2017 to February 2018
Source: Connecticut Department of Health

Photo: Jon Shapley, Houston Chronicle

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Middlesex County

507 cases of the flu from August 2017 to January 2018 Source: Connecticut Department of Health

Middlesex County

507 cases of the flu from August 2017 to January 2018
Source: Connecticut Department of Health

Photo: Fotolia, McClatchy-Tribune News Service

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New London County

356 cases of the flu from August 2017 to February 2018 Source: Connecticut Department of Health

New London County

356 cases of the flu from August 2017 to February 2018
Source: Connecticut Department of Health

Photo: Getty Images, Contributor

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Windham County

211 cases of the flu from August 2017 to January 2018 Source: Connecticut Department of Health

Windham County

211 cases of the flu from August 2017 to January 2018
Source: Connecticut Department of Health

Photo: THOMAS LOHNES

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Tolland County

169 cases of the flu from August 2017 to February 2018 Source: Connecticut Department of Health

Tolland County

169 cases of the flu from August 2017 to February 2018
Source: Connecticut Department of Health

Photo: Ted S. Warren, AP

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Make sure you get a good night's sleep. It's crucial for staying healthy and fighting off illness.

Make sure you get a good night's sleep. It's crucial for staying healthy and fighting off illness.

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According to the CDC there is "no scientific evidence" to support the effectiveness of homeopathic remedies. Don't even bother wasting your money on them.

According to the CDC there is "no scientific evidence" to support the effectiveness of homeopathic remedies. Don't even bother wasting your money on them.

Photo: Eric Audras, Getty Images/Onoky

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One of the easiest things you can do to ward off germs is to wash your hands often with soap and water. If those are not available, alcohol-based hand sanitizer will do.

One of the easiest things you can do to ward off germs is to wash your hands often with soap and water. If those are not available, alcohol-based hand sanitizer will do.

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The influenza virus can be killed by high heat (over 167 degrees Fahrenheit), as well as by hydrogen peroxide, chlorine and detergents. So keep things clean and freshly washed.

The influenza virus can be killed by high heat (over 167 degrees Fahrenheit), as well as by hydrogen peroxide, chlorine and detergents. So keep things clean and freshly washed.

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Another stay healthy tip is to drink plenty of water, both when you're healthy and when you're sick.

Another stay healthy tip is to drink plenty of water, both when you're healthy and when you're sick.

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Avoid touching your eyes, mouth and nose. Germs are often spread via contact with these areas.

Avoid touching your eyes, mouth and nose. Germs are often spread via contact with these areas.

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If you or a family member has a fever, stay home! The CDC recommends you stay at home for at least 24 hours after the fever is gone.

If you or a family member has a fever, stay home! The CDC recommends you stay at home for at least 24 hours after the fever is gone.

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Avoid close contact with sick people — the flu is most commonly spread through droplets from coughing and sneezing.

Avoid close contact with sick people — the flu is most commonly spread through droplets from coughing and sneezing.

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During flu season, be sure to clean oft-touched objects like doorknobs, keyboards and phones. Flu germs can linger on hard surfaces such as these for two to eight hours.

During flu season, be sure to clean oft-touched objects like doorknobs, keyboards and phones. Flu germs can linger on hard surfaces such as these for two to eight hours.

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Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you sneeze or cough, and make sure you throw your used tissues in the trash.

Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you sneeze or cough, and make sure you throw your used tissues in the trash.

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Colchester boy’s death linked to flu

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A Colchester 6-year-old has died from complications of the flu, making him at least the third child in the state to die of flu-related illness this season.

According to his obituary on the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home web site, DeMarcus Stanley White, 6, died Feb. 21 from “consequences of influenza.” His death comes within a week of that of Emma Splan, 6, of Norwalk, who died Feb. 18, of flu complications, and roughly a month after the death of 10-year-old Nico Mallozzi of New Canaan from the disease.

In Connecticut, 97 people have died from flu-related illness this season as of Feb. 17, according to the state Department of Public Health. The state reports that 6,267 people have tested positive for the illness, and 1,951 people have been hospitalized with the illness.

The obituary called DeMarcus a child who “captured the hearts of so many and we thank all who were blessed to be a part of his life. He fought hard to come to this earth and in his short time here made a huge impact on everyone. His beautiful smile and charming charisma will be dearly missed and NEVER forgotten.”